Linux Board Support Package (BSP) Developer (Short Term Contract Role)

Brooks Automation • Fremont, CA

68d • Remote

About The Position

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing. We're currently seeking an experienced Board Support Package (BSP) Developer to assist in finalizing BSP development. This position is an on-site contract role based out of our Fremont, CA office, so only local candidates can be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters of Science in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Strong experience (4 years or more) with Linux BSP development for NXP i.MX platforms (i.MX8 or i.MX6).
• Proficiency in Yocto Project, U-Boot, and Linux kernel customization.
• Familiarity with device tree configuration, driver development, and patch integration.
• Experience with cross-compilation, SDK rebuilds, and multi-platform support.
• Knowledge of PCIe integration and network interface configuration.
• Ability to debug low-level issues and work closely with hardware teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and vendor support to complete remaining BSP development tasks for an embedded Linux platform.
• Analyze and resolve compatibility issues between different BSP releases and kernel versions.
• Rebuild and integrate platform-specific libraries and components using the latest SDKs.
• Implement solutions to support multiple hardware platforms within a unified software stack.
• Design and integrate additional hardware interfaces (e.g., PCIe-based NIC) into the BSP.
• Perform debugging, validation, and documentation of changes to ensure stability and maintainability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree